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The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) announces the application period for temporary firework stand licenses.
5/14/2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
Register Here
Small Business Resource Center (202) 442-4538
Online Meeting (Live)
Business Financing
Starting or Expanding a Small Business? Access the capital you need through DC BizCAP. A workshop to help small business owners develop funding strategies and access capital and technical resources.
PRESENTED BY:
The District of Columbia Departments of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB)
Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection and Business Resource Center (BRC)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Special Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
Disclaimer: The instructional sessions and seminars are provided as a service by DLCP for informational purposes only. Attending an instructional session or seminar does not guarantee that DLCP will issue you a license, corporate registration, permit, or certification.
5/14/2026
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM (EDT)
Register Here
Small Business Resource Center (202) 442-4538
1100 4th St SW 3rd floor, Washington DC 20024-4451
One-on-One
Legal Issues
THIS EVENT IS IN-PERSON ONLY!
If you are an existing or an aspiring small business owner, come and meet one-on-one with attorneys at the Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic sponsored by the DC Bar Pro Bono Center. At this clinic you can get information on business formation, contracts, leases, taxes or any other questions you may have related to small business legal issues. Or, if you do not have specific questions, come and tell the attorneys about your business—they can help you spot legal issues or give you general advice.
This is an in-person event ONLY. One-on-one Meeting (First come first serve). If you signed up for the waitlist, that does not guarantee your appointment. Appointments only take place if you have a confirmed registered appointment.
Notice of Public Meeting
Friday, May 15, 2026
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Passcode: 051526
Webinar ID: 826 1925 4742
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For questions, concerns, or assistance with attending the meeting, please contact: Avis Pearson [email protected]
This meeting is governed by the Open Meetings Act. Please address any questions or complaints arising under this meeting to the Office of Open Government at [email protected].
